Trusted charities

Support reputable organizations working for the planet.

ACC highlights environmental charities and aims to make it easier for visitors to learn about organizations working on climate and conservation issues.

Important:Organizations and resources listed here are highlighted for informational purposes. This page does not imply a formal partnership unless specifically stated.

Trusted environmental resources

Explore charities and climate-focused organizations.

Browse the organizations ACC highlights and visit each one directly to learn more about its mission and current work.

Science • Policy

Environmental Defense Fund

Works on major environmental challenges through science, economics, policy, and partnerships.

Visit organization →Image: © 2026 Environmental Defense Fund. Original source.
Conservation • Advocacy

Sierra Club Foundation

Supports climate solutions, conservation, movement building, and charitable environmental programs.

Visit organization →Official Sierra Club Foundation branding. Original source.
Climate • Public interest

Natural Resources Defense Council

Works to protect people, wildlife, and the natural systems that support life.

Visit organization →Photo: Tom Brewster Photography via Bureau of Land Management, CC BY 2.0. NRDC source.
Nature • Restoration

The Nature Conservancy

A global environmental nonprofit focused on conservation, biodiversity, land, water, and climate resilience.

Visit organization →Photo: Adam Vradenburg / Unsplash. TNC source.
Independent science

Union of Concerned Scientists

Uses independent science and analysis to address climate, energy, transportation, and public-health issues.

Visit organization →Official Union of Concerned Scientists branding. Logo source.
Policy • Resilience

Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

Promotes practical policy and action to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and strengthen resilience.

Visit organization →Official C2ES branding. Logo source.
Freshwater

Friends of the Ganges

A WWF resource highlighting river protection, sustainable water use, and the Mitras “friends of the Ganges” initiative.

Visit resource →Photo: © WWF-India. WWF source.
Rainforests

Cool Earth

Supports Indigenous peoples and local communities working to protect rainforest and fight the climate crisis.

Visit organization →Image: Cool Earth official website. Original source.
Climate movement

350.org

A global, people-led climate movement working to end fossil fuels and expand clean, safe, and affordable energy for all.

Visit organization →Official 350.org branding. Logo source.
Environmental law

Earthjustice

Uses the power of law and partnership to protect people’s health, preserve wild places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.

Visit organization →Photo: Bob Wick / BLM. Earthjustice media kit.
Community solutions

The Solutions Project

Funds and amplifies frontline climate-justice solutions, including community-led clean-energy and resilience projects.

Visit organization →Photo: The Years Project. Official source.
Campaigns • Action

Greenpeace

A global network of independent campaigning organizations that uses peaceful protest and creative confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions.

Visit organization →Photo: © Bente Stachowske / Greenpeace. Official source.
Forests • Agriculture

The Rainforest Alliance

Works with farmers, forest communities, businesses, and local partners to protect forests, strengthen livelihoods, and advance more sustainable agriculture.

Visit organization →Photo: Nu Image Communications. Rainforest Alliance source.